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Charity Presentation to St Michael's Hospice, Harrogate
HW present cheque in memory of Eddie's son Stuart
Thanks to Malcolm, photographer of Leeds United for the above photo.
Before the Leeds v Sunderland match on Monday 17th February HW met up with Eddie Gray and Alan Sutton to present a cheque for £300 to St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate. The hospice had been selected as our Yorkshire based charity on the advice of Alan Sutton and we were happy to contribute to their funds. This is the hospice where Eddie's son, Stuart, spent his final days. The help and support given to the family was excellent.
The presentation had been organised by Leonie Houching from St Michael's and Dominique helped us out at Leeds. Unfortunately Leonie, despite setting off very early, was unable to make the presentation due to the large volume of traffic in Leeds. Undeterred our friend, Alan, was able to step in and receive the cheque on their behalf.
The next day I took some biscuits for the people who work at the Hospice as a thanks for trying to get to us and for the work they do!!
Leonie and the others I met at the hospice were very enthusiastic about the donation and said all amounts make a considerable difference to them.
She has sent us an official message of thanks.
"On behalf of all at Saint Michael’s Hospice, thank you so much for raising an incredible £300, and the lovely biscuits which our IPU staff were very grateful for!
Please know that the amount you have raised will help to make a great difference at Saint Michael’s Hospice.
As you know, we rely on the generosity of our community to keep providing our specialist care and support, both at Crimple House and in people’s homes, and we truly couldn’t do what we do without the help of incredible people like you and the Hampshire Whites.
Best Wishes
Leonie "
Back to Monday night
Some of us arrived early and had to wait until the players had arrived before we were allowed round to the West Stand reception where the presentation was due to take place. They let us in early so we didn't freeze to death.
Eddie popped by to say thanks and kindly agreed to do a photo shoot, despite being on his way to meet up with Peter Lowry!
Dan Butler has another Leeds United memory to add to his growing list!
Dan and Simon got into the mood with Lucas, the Kop cat and the rest of us went in to the ground for food and drink!
We , then, moved on to the nerve-wracking match. Will we, as Leeds supporters ever feel confident going into a match? Even when we have faith in the manager and players!
And so on to the match!
The match itself was close but there was a slight belief amongst the crowd that we might actually win this - not too strong as we are Leeds! The masterstroke of substitutions - Struijk and Rothwell particularly - sealed it for us. In all my years of going to Elland Rd there have been very few 'ordinary league' matches when only a few people left before the end and the stadium has erupted at -slightly before - the final whistle!
The face of a fan whose team have scored a very important winning goal just on the whistle!
A Night to Remember for us all - young and old. It began with helping the hospice and ended with a fantastic win. It's what being a Leeds fan and part of Hampshire Whites is all about!
